South Florida nonprofit sends relief kits to Central Texas flood victims
The Global Empowerment Mission hopes their necessity kits will help 500 to 1,000 families.
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The Global Empowerment Mission hopes their necessity kits will help 500 to 1,000 families.
The first weather emergency alert sent by the National Weather Service with urgent language instructing people to "seek higher ground now" was sent at 4:03 a.m. local time.
Relief efforts are underway in South Florida for those impacted by the catastrophic flooding in Central Texas. At the Global Empowerment Mission warehouse in Doral, the team has been hard at work loading trucks with supplies.
The project, along NE 121st Street between 10th and 11th Avenues, is a stretch notorious for water pooling during storms.
CBS News Miami's Trish Christakis reports on how driving through flooded streets could lead to a hefty repair bill.
Another round of heavy rain brought flooding back to Miami's Edgewater neighborhood this week, leaving residents and tourists frustrated by what has become a familiar and ongoing issue.
CBS News Miami's Chelsea Jones reports from Opa-locka, where one restaurant was forced to close early due to flooding in the area.
CBS News Miami's Chelsea Jones reports on flooding in Opa-locka.
CBS News Miami's Anna McAllister reports from Edgewater, where some streets had flooded.
Experts warn hurricane impacts like flooding and tornadoes can strike far outside the forecast cone.
"Storm surge" is defined as the abnormal water level that rises above the typical tide during a tropical event.
The NEXT Weather team has issued a NEXT Weather Alert Day for Sunday and Monday.
She said Levine Cava said preparations should include hurricane season and rain events that can cause flooding.
Another round of heavy rain will be possible on Monday night.
Heavy rains, which started late Sunday and lasted through late Monday, led to a soggy commute across South Florida.
Heavy rains, which started late Sunday and lasted through late Monday morning, led to a soggy commute across South Florida.
Fort Lauderdale has spent $10.5 million to install a new pump station. Residents are glad it's in place, but many say they won't believe it works until it's tested during a storm.
The city of Fort Lauderdale has spent $10.5 million to install a new pump station. Residents are glad it’s here, but won’t believe it works until it’s tested during a storm.
The plan includes $11 million in short-term improvements over five years, but some residents said they are not convinced it will be enough or fast enough.
Broward and Miami-Dade counties were under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9 p.m. Monday
South Florida is under a NEXT Weather Alert because of showers and storms for both afternoons.
Storms are expected to develop Sunday and Monday afternoons throughout the metro area.
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